Simple, fresh water has become one of the most valuable resources in the world, around which regional or even global wars may occur in the future. The desire to control natural resources, mainly hydrocarbons, has already become the cause of the military conflicts of the last century. Meanwhile, water is also a natural resource that, for some reason, was not considered as crucial earlier, but today, the issues with it are becoming more and more prominent. Today, one of the most urgent problems lies in the deterioration of water quality, which directly depends on the increased level of environmental pollution. Almost half of all water pollution cases arise from the industry. Moreover, the activities of public utilities, the washout of fertilizers from agricultural land, “acid rains”, and other anthropogenic phenomena also contribute to the processes of pollution. Thus, it is crucial to address specifically the human contribution to the deterioration of water quality.
The Clean Water Network campaign of the Environment Massachusetts organization has concentrated the effort on protecting natural and man-made water reservoirs with the help of local communities. The official website of Environment Massachusetts (2021) states that “cleaning up our rivers, lakes and streams, and keeping them clean, requires coordinated effort and constant vigilance” (para. 4). It is clear that the campaign needs official support – a conjoined effort to try and make America a better place to live in. We all can make a difference if we do it together. Today, The Clean Water Network has more than 250 local and regional watershed groups dispersed to all 50 states (Environment Massachusetts official website 2021). Official support and public recognition would allow the organization to achieve even better results in a shorter time and with fewer expenses. Every living being needs water to sustain its life; therefore, it is imperative to help address the issue of water pollution. I hope that my statement will offer a new perspective and new opportunities for local representatives.
Reference
Environment Massachusetts. (2021). The Clean Water Network. Environment Massachusetts official website.